Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Titan, along with the rest of the Task Force is waiting 5 minutes outside the Certalah System.  The Dragon is still on course and will arrive at the TF position in 10 minutes.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Loran says:
::sitting in his chair on the bridge waiting for the time to launch the attack::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::checks all the reading on the torpedoes::

ACSO_Rien says:
::scratching her head trying to figure out how they are going to get this dragon creature to cooperate and swallow a warp core::

CIV_Thorin says:
::Riding in the TL heading for the bridge wondering what station he will be put on this week::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Leaning against the console, hoping they can dispose of the dragon quickly::

ACSO_Rien says:
::checks her LRS::CO: Captain, the long range scanners show a definite drop in energy within the dragon. It could be hungry again.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  How long until the dragon gets here?

Host Bafii says:
<MCO Miller> COM: Titan:  This is the Medb, all fleet vessels report ready.  Good luck Titan.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Reading his PADD with all the tactical data on this "Dragon" ::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: 5 minutes sir

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Red Alert and signal it throughout the Task Force.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looks over when she hears the sound of Miller's voice::

CIV_Thorin says:
Self: Now this is a paradox, a dragon that lives in the cold of space and eats stars for breakfast

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger sir ::engages red alert through the task force:: Torpedoes ready

CIV_Thorin says:
::Arrives at the bridge and enters just as the Red Alert Klaxons go off::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Fleet acknowledges the alert and begins to deploy.

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Mr. Thorin, report to the shuttle bay and install the Dr. Soran torpedo aboard one of the shuttles and have it modified to emit a huge energy signature so the dragon will go for the bait.

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: The fleet is taking up their positions sir.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The main viewscreen of the Titan shows a small red spot towards the center that is quickly growing larger.

CIV_Thorin says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::Turns and reenters the TL::  Computer: Shuttle bay one.

ACSO_Rien says:
::continues scanning the dragon's energy level::

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Fleet wide communication.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks up at the viewscreen:: Self: There it comes..

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir the dragon ::points to the view screen:

Host CO_Loran says:
::looks at the viewscreen::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO Channels opened Sir.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Feeling tense as she watches the preparations to destroy the dragon.  Watches the viewscreen::

CIV_Thorin says:
::Arrives a moment latter at the Shuttle bay::

Host CO_Loran says:
Fleet wide:  This is Captain Loran.  Start your attack runs and get its attention, but, use your quantum torpedoes sparingly as it may take a few minutes to get the torpedo in position.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Moves over by Lt. Rien and takes a vacant seat next to her::

CIV_Thorin says:
::Begins his modifications to the shuttles shield emitters, running the plasma flow directly into the emitters should light the shuttle up like a small star. as he does that he notices a few crewmen securing the torpedo::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir we have the warp torpedo to get its attention

ACSO_Rien says:
::looks over at the doctor and smiles:: CMO: Nervous doctor?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The dot has grown enough that the shape of the dragon can be seen.  It is a long serpentine beast, a bright red glow coming from within.  It's eyes glow as bright as a star as it slithers through space at amazing speeds.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
ACSO:  A little.  I hope this takes care of the dragon.

ACSO_Rien says:
CMO: Do so I, but I know that this crew is the best so don't worry too much.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Examines the Arming circuit and makes sure that everything is in place.::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Smiles at Rien ACSO: Yes, they are.  They've gotten us out of every scrape so far.

CIV_Thorin says:
*CO* Shuttle prepared and ready for remote launch.

ACSO_Rien says:
::whispers:: CMO: I hear that a certain Captain of the Basuki took a fancy to you when he was here. ::smiles::

CIV_Thorin says:
::Closes the shuttle's hatch and steps back.  Noticing a console that is repeating the main viewer::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
ACSO:  Oh, god, please don't mention his name!  I was half afraid he'd be over here.

Host CO_Loran says:
*CIV*: Launch the shuttle and move it towards the dragon.  Once it is half way between us and the dragon, activate the bait.

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: The dragon is moving at roughly warp 8.5..

ACSO_Rien says:
::giggles:: CMO: I would think you be pleased at the attention. Guess not huh?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Medb and the Anu move into position to begin their attack run.  They signal readiness back to the Titan.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Load the sun torpedo and fire it to attract the dragon.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: loaded and ready Sir

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looks at the Lt. with a raised eyebrow:: ACSO:  I'm married...for now, anyway.  That Bucko was a little too persistent.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Steps to a console and remotely activates the shuttle, moves the shuttle out of the bay and into opens space.  Does a vertical loop that narrowly misses the POD as he changes the shuttles trajectory toward the dragon::

ACSO_Rien says:
::nods to the doctor and returns to her scans still giggling::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::Fires the sun torpedo:: CO torpedo away sir

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Half smiles to herself:: ACSO: I had one captain hating me and one chasing.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The bait torpedo launches and when it reaches midway between the dragon and the Titan, it detonates, emitting huge amounts of energy to simulate a star.

ACSO_Rien says:
::observes the torpedo's course and distance to the dragon::

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, we have detonation of the torpedo.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Pilots the shuttle to be directly behind the new star moving toward it from one side as the dragon is on the other::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon drops to sublight speeds, almost a dead stop.  It's head is moving back and forth, as if looking for something before it moves slowly towards the torpedo.

OPS_McDuggle says:
ACSO: Lt. keep a close eye on the energy readings after the sun collapaser torpedo has been launch

Host CO_Loran says:
ACSO:  Any change on the dragon's course and speed?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Watches the screen intently to see if the dragon goes for it::

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: It's almost stopped sir, now turning......heading for the torpedo now.

ACSO_Rien says:
OPS: Aye sir, monitoring the levels.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  Suddenly, the Dragon changes course, ignoring the bait and moving towards the Certalah star again, slowly though.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Fleet wide:  Medb and Anu, move in for your attack run.

OPS_McDuggle says:
::see the dragon actions and swears under breath::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Feeling terribly disappointed.::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: On the order, the two Intrepid class vessels begin their run, the Dragon ignoring them until the first of a barrage of quantum torpedoes make contact.  The Dragon stops and turns towards the attacking ships.

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: The dragon has changed course again. He's ignoring the torpedo sir.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  That stupid dragon!  Too bad I couldn't call it over.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Prepares to swings the shuttle around the fake sun, and toward the Dragon, hoping to get a shot at the dragons mouth::

ACSO_Rien says:
:;looks at the doctor and smiles then returns to her sensors::

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, the dragon is moving on the Medb and the Anu.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Fleet wide:  Nagas and Basuki start on your attack runs.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly, from the Dragons mouth shoots what looks to be a stream of fire.  The stream misses the Anu but glancing hits the Medb.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Jumps in surprise and wants to "yell" at the dragon::

Host CO_Loran says:
Self:  Ok, the Nighthawk didn't mention anything about breathing fire.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir the Medb's shield are out and she has server damage

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Does our shields protect us from fire breath?

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: The Medb has been hit sir. Composition of the fire stream is a very high energy and explosive form of......::pauses:: warp plasma.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Watches about three tactical readouts as he is piloting the shuttle by remote::

FCO_Chottu says:
::gazes at the viewscreen:: Self: Oh my..

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Not sure Sir checking the information on the last shot now.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Basuki and Nagus begin their run, firing torpedoes.  However, the Ambassador class vessels are slower than the Intrepid and the Dragon is now paying attention.  It easily dodges all of the torpedoes, again lashing out with the Fire but missing both vessels.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Medb:  Do what you can to stay in the fight, but, if you feel that you cannot stay, pull back.

ACSO_Rien says:
OPS: He's not a happy dragon now. He's attacking the Nagus and the Basuki.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon starts to make a run at the Basuki

CIV_Thorin says:
::Thinks to himself, that he needs something to hide behind to get the shuttle close to the dragon's mouth.::

ACSO_Rien says:
::leans over to the doctor:: CMO: Your Captain may be in for quite a fight doctor.

OPS_McDuggle says:
:: reroutes more power to shields:: ACSO: we need that torpedo in place soon I afraid

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Fleet wide:  Sebek, start your attack run with us.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Sebek and Titan start to move in on the dragon.

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Move towards the dragon.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO:  Sir, the MedB is reporting high medical casualties.  Should I bring a team to assist?

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Aye sir! ::starts the Titan's run::

Host CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Sorry doctor, your skills might be needed here if we get hit.

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Well here we go..

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Ready the quantum torpedoes.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Basuki is trying to shake the Dragon, but it is slowly closing on the older vessel.  The Medb gets a clear shot and makes contact with a few torpedoes, but the Dragon continues after the Basuki.

Host CO_Loran says:
*CIV*:  Move the shuttle in.

ACSO_Rien says:
:;thinks to herself:: Self: This thing eats stars...breathes warp plasma...interesting.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO:  Yes sir. ::Stays put, but is very worried about the other ship's crew::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Weapons ready Sir:: locks torpedoes on target::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon opens it mouth and fire again fills the darkness of space.  It makes direct contact with the Basuki.

CIV_Thorin says:
*CO* Aye sir  ::Begins to move the shuttle in, hoping the smaller target is ignored by the Dragon with all the bigger ships to go after::

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  See if you can hit one of the dragon's eyes with some phaser fire as we pass it.

OPS_McDuggle says:
ACSO: Lt. did I here you say that the fire is warp plasma

ACSO_Rien says:
:;gasps:: CO: Captain, the Basuki has been devoured by the dragon.......it's gone.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looks in horror at the Lt.::

FCO_Chottu says:
::freezes for a few seconds::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Sebek begins firing.

Host CO_Loran says:
ACSO:  Did you say it is gone?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: roger sir :: locks phaser on the eye of the dragon:: ready when you are

ACSO_Rien says:
::looks up at OPS slowly:: OPS: Yes, warp plasma.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO:  Can the Titan outrun the dragon?

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: Yes sir, completely vaporized.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Anu and Nagas continue their attacks also.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Toggles the arming switch into the on position and activates that Star collapsing torpedo, careful to not touch the detonation button::

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Fleet wide:  All ships, continue firing on the dragon.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon, finding the Anu behind itself, whips its tail at the ship, making contact and throwing the Anu back.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Fire when you have a clean shop with torpedoes and then phasers at the eyes.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I have my doubts about warp cores destroying it

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger Sir ::fires phasers and torpedoes::

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Okie, this isn't much fun..

Host CO_Loran says:
CMO:  I do not know, Doctor.

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, more news. The Anu has just been hit by what looks like the dragon's tail.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Titan's fire makes contact with the Dragon and it turns towards the new threat.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir the Anu is fine shields at 50% and some structural damage but that is all

Host CO_Loran says:
*CIV*:  Run the shuttle in now at full speed and activate its baiting mechanism.

ACSO_Rien says:
::glances up at OPS as he speaks::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Sees the dragon's focus and hopes the Titan can move fast::

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: This isn't much fun at all!

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands at Tactical, re-checking the shields' status::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon's mouth opens and fire hurls towards the Titan.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Seizes his opportunity increasing the shuttles speed and punches the shuttle into the dragons mouth as it fires on the Titan::

CTO_Williams says:
::Re-focus shield harmonics to compensate dragon damage::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Evasive maneuvers.

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Thorin says:
::hand hover over the detonation switch::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Titan rolls and the fire just misses it, however the shuttle has made it into the Dragon's mouth just after the fire stopped.

ACSO_Rien says:
All: The shuttle has entered the dragon's mouth.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Detonate the Soran torpedo.

CTO_Williams says:
::Re-checks the shuttle's status:: CO: Aye-aye sir!  ::Presses the button with a gleeful grin::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::crosses fingers hoping this will works::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The computer shows the torpedo has detonated.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  Please let it work!

ACSO_Rien says:
::watches the scanners and the view screen closely::

CTO_Williams says:
::Checks scanners for readings::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO : torpedo has detonated Sir

CIV_Thorin says:
::Notices his detonation switch go from green to red, thinks that they must have detonated from the bridge::

ACSO_Rien says:
::hits the console in frustration:: CO: No change in the dragon sir!

FCO_Chottu says:
::shakes his head:: Self: I'm going to get us all eaten if I keep this up.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The fleet vessels continue to attack the Dragon.  He evades much of the weapons fire and is able to get off another blast at the Sebek, which misses.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Titan completes a tight pass of the Dragon, firing weapons as it passes within kilometers of the beast.

CTO_Williams says:
::Fires a full volley of quantams as the Titan flies past, on the under-belly of the beast::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon lurches and suddenly its head is only a few hundred kilometers behind the Titan as it follows the ship.

CIV_Thorin says:
::Swears in Andorian as he waits for some evidence of the detonation::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Get us out from in front of that dragon.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir it is following us

CTO_Williams says:
::Opens up all rear facing phaser banks, and photon torpedo bays, watching tempter gauges::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Gasps watching the viewscreen and puts a death grip on her seat::

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Try and hit the dragon's eyes.  maybe we can blind it.

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Ya, that's easier said then done..

OPS_McDuggle says:
::strengths rear shields::

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Already trying sir...

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon is not shaken off course, it opens its mouth in preparation to bathe the Titan in flame.

CTO_Williams says:
::Grunts, and tries again to aim at the dragon's eyes with low energy, rapid shots::

ACSO_Rien says:
::wishes there was more she could do::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Prepare to engage warp 1 on my mark.

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Aye sir..

CTO_Williams says:
::As the dragon opens his mouth, Ryan opens up the all the quantums he can unleash::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon closes its mouth and veers away from the Titan before coming to a stop.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, firing everything we've got::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Belay that order.

CTO_Williams says:
::A few beads of sweat drip from the CTO's head, as he nervously watches the scanners::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Relaxes a little, but is shaking now::

ACSO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, the energy levels are dropping.....the dragon's energy levels are dropping!

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon seems to dim, its red glow not as strong as before.

CTO_Williams says:
Self: What are you doing? ::Reloads all weapon's bays, and waits for weapons to return to normal status::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: shall we have all ships make another run on the dragon

CIV_Thorin says:
::watches the monitors with renewed interest:: Quietly to Self: Yes ::Clenches his fist::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Wonders what is happening to the dragon and hopes it's bad::

CTO_Williams says:
::Looks up at the viewscreen, the first time for a few minutes, and watches the dragon:: Self: Maybe it's worked...

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon's head moves back an forth, as if looking for something.  It finally fixes its gaze towards the Certalah star.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Fleet wide:  Medb and Anu prepare your warp cores for emergency release with a remote detonator.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO : Shall we send a shuttle to collect them

ACSO_Rien says:
All: The dragon has changed course again. It's looking towards the Certalah star now.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Phasers, Torpedoes and Quantum are as ready as they will be, sir...::Tries to lower weapon temperatures::

ACSO_Rien says:
::taps the console to enhance the readings::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Reaches out to the dragon and feels a strong hunger::

CTO_Williams says:
Self: God help us now... ::Stares at the viewscreen as the dragon moves on::

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Changing our heading to the star sir, that's what it seems to be focussing on..

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Fleet wide:  All ships, make one final run on the dragon to keep it away from the system.  Then, we will start out runs at dropping the cores.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  Oh no!

ACSO_Rien says:
::looks at the Captain and waits::

CIV_Thorin says:
Self: No, we have failed.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Dragon doesn't move, seems to be gathering its strength as the Fleet reassembles for the next stage of the plan.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

Mission 193